Silver Linings Playbook
2012 · 2h 2m · Drama, Comedy, Romance
YES. This is a genuinely charming crowd-pleaser with heart—Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence have electric chemistry, the Philadelphia Eagles obsession gives it unexpected flavor, and David O. Russell's direction keeps the messiness of real relationships front and center without getting too heavy. If you want something that's funny, touching, and actually romantic without being saccharine, watch it tonight.
Plot
After losing his job and wife, and spending time in an institution, a former teacher winds up living with his parents. He wants to rebuild his life and reconcile with his wife, but his father would be happy if he shared his obsession with the Philadelphia Eagles. Things get complicated when he meets Tiffany Maxwell who offers to help him reconnect with his wife if he will do something very important for her in exchange.
Director: David O. Russell
Cast: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver, Anupam Kher